![]() ![]() I love the way the wordlessness of this book relates to how an immigrant might feel when he can't understand the language of his new home.įlora and the Flamingo. A lovely story about an immigrant boy getting used to living in a busy American city, where the noise, food and people are all strange and new. Using a red crayon, a girl draws a red door on the wall of her room and enters into a parallel world where adventures with flying carpets, evil rulers, airships, and daring escapes await. This trilogy of wordless picture books is amazingly gorgeous and is an absolute must read. (Note: book covers and titles are affiliate links) ![]() Here are some of my favorite wordless picture books, but there are so many more, and a useful technique for finding more is to look for books by the same author. I even think my younger son learned more about the books from his brother than he does from me. Both boys could participate and they fed off each other, each one noticing different aspects of the picture. ![]() Wordless picture books are perfect for reading to siblings of different ages:Īs a mom of two children with a 4 year age gap, I benefited greatly from wordless picture books. Plus, tired parents can get their kids to read their own bedtime stories! Some parents shy away from reading wordless books, but don't be afraid! If you're not a wordless book convert be sure to read my parent tips for sharing wordless books with your kids. Wordless picture books are a lovely way to engage children in the storytelling process. ![]()
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